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Mischief and Marriage
by Emma DarcyWhen Ashley met Harry...Mischief was what Harry Clifton intended when he traveled to Australia in search of an heir.Marriage was the last thing on Ashley Harcourt's mind when she met Harry.But William, Ashley's enterprising young son, had other ideas! He saw Harry and decided he'd make a perfect father. To his surprise, Harry found he liked the idea of an instant family, But he'd need more than young William's help to persuade Ashley to trust in love again....
Mischief and Mistletoe
by Patricia Jo Anne Susan Joanna Cara Rice Elliott Putney Mary Jo Bourne Beverley Cornick Nicola Gracie Fraser KingIn this sparkling holiday collection, eight acclaimed authors unwrap the most daring of Regency delights. . . Christmastime in England--a time for passionate secrets, delicious whispers, and wicked-sweet gifts by the fire. From a spirited lady who sets out to save her rakish best friend from an unsuitable engagement, to a bold spy who gets the unexpected chance to win the woman he's always loved, to a vicar's daughter who pretends to be a saucy wench, these holiday tales will make you curl up in front of the fire for a memorable season of mischief and mistletoe. . . "No one writes historical romance better. " --Cathy Maxwell on Mary Jo Putney"Breaks just about every rule in the book and makes us beg for more. " --Romantic Times on Jo BeverleyJo Beverley, Mary Jo Putney, Patricia Rice, Nicola Cornick, Susan Fraser King, Anne Gracie, Joanna Bourne, and Cara Elliott are the ladies otherwise known as the Word Wenches. These eight authors have written a combined 231 novels and 74 novellas. They've won awards such as the RITAS, RT Lifetime Achievement award, RT Living Legend, and RT Reviewers Choice award. Several of them are regulars on the New York Times and USA Today bestseller lists. Learn more at
Mischief and Mistletoe
by Mary Jo Putney Jo Beverley Nicola Cornick Patricia Rice Joanna Bourne Cara Elliott Anne Gracie Susan King&“Eight authors celebrate Christmas in Regency England in this heart-warming anthology . . . each second chance is a sweet gift for the reader.&” —Publishers Weekly Unwrap the most romantic of Regency delights in this sparkling holiday collection . . . Christmastime in England—a time for passionate secrets, delicious whispers, and wicked-sweet gifts by the fire. From a spirited lady who sets out to save her rakish best friend from an unsuitable engagement, to a bold spy who gets the unexpected chance to win the woman he&’s always loved, to a vicar&’s daughter who pretends to be a saucy wench, these holiday tales will make you curl up in front of the fire for a memorable season of mischief and mistletoe . . . &“Confections that charm and delight, like the holidays themselves.&” —RT Book Reviews &“Touching, gently funny, satisfying, and short enough to be read in one sitting, each story in this delectable anthology is a holiday treat.&” —Library Journal &“A collection of historical fiction romances set around the Yuletide season. This was a delightful collection and while I had favorites I can honestly say I enjoyed each and every tale by these talented authors.&” —Caffeinated Book Reviewer
Mischief by Moonlight
by Emily GreenwoodWith the night so full of romance... Colin Pearce, the Earl of Ivorwood, never dreamed he'd desire another man's fiancée, but when his best friend goes off to war and asks Colin to look after the bewitching Josie Cardworthy, he falls under her sparkling spell. Who can resist mischief? Josie can't wait for the return of her long-absent fiancé. If only her beloved sister might find someone, too...someone like the handsome, reserved Colin. A gypsy's love potion gives Josie the chance to matchmake, but the wild results reveal her own growing passion for the earl. And though fate offers them a chance, a steely honor may force him to reject what her reckless heart is offering...
Mischief in the Autumn Air: An Amish Harvest Novella
by Vannetta ChapmanEli and Martha don't seem like a match, but solving a mystery may uncover their true feelings. Eli Wittmer has been running the Auction House in Shipshewana for eight years, but his new bookkeeper, Martha Beiler, is proving to be a challenge. When the items from Charity and Jacob Weaver's homestead start going above market value, Eli is at first thrilled and then puzzled. Martha finds a trail of clues that Eli at first refuses to accept, but when his office is broken into and some of those clues are stolen, he knows it's time to take action. Together they must work to solve the mystery before the fall festival ends--or Charity and Jacob may be in danger. As the festival ticks down to its final hours, Eli and Martha find they work better as a team. And it could be, that with the mystery and danger, love is also falling in the crisp autumn air.
Mischief: A Novel
by Amanda QuickImogen Waterstone has always prided herself on being a thoroughly independent young woman, but now she needs a man of implacable will and nerves of iron. That's why she invited Matthias Marshall, infamous Earl of Colchester, to her home in Upper Strickland. Who better than the legendary explorer to help her lay the perfect trap? Her scheme is simple, really: She plans to let it be known that when she inherited her uncle's collection of antiquities, she also inherited a map to a fabulous ancient treasure. She's sure that her enemy would risk financial ruin in pursuit of the mythical artifact. And to make doubly sure the scoundrel took the bait, she wants Colchester to pretend that he's out to seduce Imogene so that he, too, could get his hands on her map. Yet in all of her plotting, Imogene never anticipates Colchester's violent reaction to her request or her own electrifying reaction to him. Neither does she expect that a malevolent threat would emerge from the labyrinth of London--sinister enough to endanger her and Colchester's lives.From the Paperback edition.
Mischief: The Masqueraders Series - Book Two (The Masqueraders Series #2)
by Laura ParkerFrom “a marvelous writer,” this Regency romance spanning Persia and London, tells the tale of a bold young woman who falls for an infamous spy (RT Book Reviews). Baghdad, 1808. Adventure is in Japonica Fortnom’s blood. After all, her family has been with the East India Company for generations. But when she is chosen to help an ailing English viscount escape Napoleon’s invading army, she knows she can’t do it alone. So Japonica enlists the aid of the infamous Hind Div. Whispered to be a spy, an assassin, and even a sorcerer, Hind Div agrees to help her . . . in exchange for a night of passion. A year later, the war is over. Japonica arrives in England wishing only to return to France, and to the son conceived on that one night of surrender. But when she meets the new Viscount, she is shocked to discover it is Hind Div himself! Scarred by war, he has no memory of the merciless man he once was. Now Japonica must live with this man who once ignited her passions—and lights them aflame once again—and help him rediscover his pride, honor, and identity . . . even if it costs her everything. “A captivating Cindarella story.” —RT Book Reviews
Mischievously Mine (Sycamore Cove Games #2)
by Leigh W. StuartIn this contemporary romance, a small-town contest with a cash prize rekindles a childhood prank war between a reporter and her handsome rival.Only one can come out on top…Sandra Kelly has a take-no-prisoners policy when reporting the local news—and for getting what she deserves. For instance, first place in the Townsperson of Year contest, and a promotion at the station. Except, one man stands in her way.Cooper Hall needs to win the upcoming Townsperson contest for reasons of his own—and a certain sexy journalist won&’t stop him. No prank is too complicated, no scheme too elaborate, and her red lace underwear will not distract him. Much.They signed a peace treaty years ago and swore they&’d never speak of the pranks again. But when they both set their eyes on the same prize, their prank war rekindles. This time, they aren&’t stopping at tighty-whities on flag poles and stuffed tarantulas, either. Love has no place in war, and these two enemies play to win.&“A humorous romp from start to finish...Heart-warming, sweet.&”—InD&’tale Magazine
Misconception: A Novel (Books That Changed the World)
by Ryan BoudinotFormer sweethearts revisit their teenage love—and their conflicting memories of the past—in this &“gem of a first novel&” (Charles Bock, author of Beautiful Children). In between business in Iceland and home in Silicon Valley, Cedar Rivers has come to Albany, New York, to meet a woman he hasn&’t seen in twenty years. When he knew her, Kat was a cute proto-Goth with chipped black nail polish. Now she&’s a literary up-and-comer who has summoned him to vet her new memoir—an account of the summer they were sweethearts. And she&’s written parts of it from his point of view. Through an intense weekend in a snowed-in motel room, Cedar and Kat relive their most painful memories: Before they had a chance at first love, Kat was dragged off on a family sailing trip by her mother and her mother&’s new fiancé. Kat returned with a secret, one which—when she shared it with Cedar—set off a series of miscalculated assumptions that snowballed into a startlingly tragic incident. A tender, absurd, and heartbreaking novel about the unintended consequences of first love and bad judgment, Misconception slyly questions the way we narrate our memories and assign culpability.
Misconduct
by Penelope DouglasFrom the New York Times bestselling author of Bully and Corrupt comes a love story as forbidden as it is irresistible . . . Former tennis player Easton Bradbury is trying to be the best teacher she can be, trying to reach her bored students, trying to forget her past. What brought her to this stage in her life isn't important. She can't let it be. But now one parent-teacher meeting may be her undoing . . . Meeting Tyler Marek for the first time makes it easy for Easton to see why his son is having trouble in school. The man knows how to manage businesses and wealth but not a living, breathing teenage boy. Or a young teacher, for that matter, though he tries to. And yet...there is something about him that draws Easton in-a hint of vulnerability, a flash of attraction, a spark that might burn. Wanting him is taboo. Needing him is undeniable. And his long-awaited touch will weaken Easton's resolve - and reveal what should stay hidden . . . Praise for Penelope Douglas:'Douglas just gets better and better' Samantha Young, author of On Dublin Street and Hero'Downright explosive.' Publishers Weekly 'As gripping as it was sexy.' Colleen Hoover
Misconduct
by Penelope DouglasA compelling standalone novel from the New York Times bestselling author of the Fall Away series—who never fails to deliver a &“powerfully written contemporary love story&”(Booklist). Former tennis player Easton Bradbury is trying to be the best teacher she can be, trying to reach her bored students, trying to forget her past. What brought her to this stage in her life isn&’t important. She can&’t let it be. But now one parent-teacher meeting may be her undoing.... Meeting Tyler Marek for the first time makes it easy for Easton to see why his son is having trouble in school. The man knows how to manage businesses and wealth, not a living, breathing teenage boy. Or a young teacher, for that matter, though he tries to. And yet…there is something about him that draws Easton in—a hint of vulnerability, a flash of attraction, a spark that might burn. Wanting him is taboo. Needing him is undeniable. And his long-awaited touch will weaken Easton&’s resolve—and reveal what should stay hidden....
Miserable Love Stories: 25 Romantic Disasters That Are Worse Than Yours
by Alex BernsteinFunny Short Stories for Heart-Breakers, the Broken-Hearted and the Completely Utterly Confused Whether you&’re headed to that exciting first date where you&’ll inevitably spill Cabernet all over yourself or you and your significant other are celebrating Date Night #4,081 with an extra pint of Halo Top, everyone can agree on one thing: Love Stinks. How to escape the endless cycle of melancholy? Well, you probably can&’t. What you can do is take comfort in humorist Alex Bernstein&’s new collection of stories about miserable mad crushes, amorous infidelities and bittersweet romances. Hear stories of horrific bridesmaids&’ dresses, strange love at airports, awkward confessions, manic pixie dream girls, uncomfortable road trips, the bizarre state of future sex and, of course, true, everlasting love. So, curl up with your favorite valentine and enjoy such titles as: Circle in the SquareThe Qualified ApologyThe Eight Hour KissSexpo 2041Come Home SoonMy Annoying Mother Commiserate lost love and painfully awkward first dates with Miserable Love Stories!
Misery's Way: A Kit Colbana World Story
by J. C. DanielsHer name is Frankie. At least, that's what she calls herself.She looks human, but she's no more human than she is a faith-healer. That doesn't stop her from using her...more unique abilities to take care of certain needs. It's those abilities that lead to a chance encounter with an unusual woman in Florida.It's a chance encounter with fate that will set these two down a collision course with destiny.This short story is loosely connected to the Kit Colbana Files. Can be read as a stand-alone.
Misfit (Prep #1)
by Elle KennedyFrom New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Elle Kennedy comes an addictive new adult series set against the backdrop of an elite academy where the only thing more dangerous than the powerful seniors who rule without consequences are the secrets they're keeping.Welcome to Sandover Academy, where the delinquents roam…and you can't trust a soul.Finding out your mom is marrying some rich guy you've never met is enough to make any eighteen-year-old's head spin. And for RJ Shaw, it gets worse: he's being sent to Sandover Academy for senior year. If there's one place a misfit hacker like RJ doesn't belong, it's an ivy-covered all-boys boarding school for rich delinquents. There's no point trying to get along with anyone. That is, until he meets Sloane Tresscott in the woods on the outskirts of campus. Gorgeous and sharp-tongued, Sloane is pure temptation. Except Sloane is the one girl he's forbidden from touching.The headmaster's daughter.Good thing RJ doesn't believe in rules. Sure, Sloane insists she's swearing off boys this year, but he wants her bad, and he's going to win her over if it kills him—unless her ex-boyfriend, the ruling king of Sandover, kills him first. Luckily, RJ's unwittingly made some friends. His new stepbrother Fenn, a pretty boy with a self-destructive streak. Lawson, self-proclaimed agent of chaos. And Silas, the All-American good guy who can't actually be as nice as he seems.If RJ wants to survive prep school and win Sloane's heart, he'll need to figure out a way to use all the secrets hidden in the walls of Sandover.
Misfit (Prep)
by Elle KennedyThe start of an addictive New Adult romance series from bestselling author Elle Kennedy, where the only thing more dangerous than the students are the secrets they're keeping . . . Perfect for fans of Elle's Off-Campus series, Erin Watt's Paper Princess and Gossip GirlWelcome to Sandover Prep, where the delinquents roam the halls . . . and you can't trust a soul. RJ's senior year is going to be hell. He's being sent to Sandover Prep - an ivy-covered all-boys boarding school for rich delinquents. Knowing that a misfit hacker like him will never belong at a place like Sandover, RJ decides there's no point making friends or trying to fit in . . . that is, until he meets a gorgeous girl in the woods on campus. Sloane is pure temptation, with a sharp tongue and an ice princess attitude RJ is determined to crack. Except there's a catch. Sloane is the headmaster's daughter. And forbidden fruit. Good thing RJ doesn't believe in rules. He wants her bad, and he's going to win her over if it kills him. Unless her ex-boyfriend kills him first. The ruling king of Sandover will stop at nothing to get rid of his competition. If RJ wants to survive prep school and win Sloane's heart, he'll need to get people on his side - and fast.
Misfit Father (Heart of the Rockies #1331)
by Ann EvansAll for his daughterAfter many years away, Rafe D'Angelo has returned to Lightning River, Colorado, to give Frannie-the five-year-old daughter he hadn't known he had-a home after being rejected by her mother.When Rafe discovers that Dani Bridgeton, a woman from his past, is in town temporarily working as a reporter, he feels an old attraction surfacing. But can he start a relationship at this fragile point in Frannie's life? Especially with Dani sniffing out a story that will lead her back to the big leagues-and stir up Rafe's former reputation as a troublemaker....
Misfit Maid
by Elizabeth BaileyA MOST UNORTHODOX DEBUTLady Mary Hope, known as Maidie, refuses to allow herself to be pushed into marriage with a man she dislikes. So she presents herself to Laurie, Viscount Delagarde, and asks him to sponsor her for a Season. Laurie is flabbergasted-as a bachelor he is the least suitable person for such a task. But his aunt Hester has other ideas.... When his household is suddenly inundated with women, Laurie knows he has to make a stand-but will all be for naught when he spies the transformation of Maidie from a dowdy maid to a sparkling diamond?
Misfit in Love (Saints and Misfits)
by S. K. AliIn this fun and fresh sequel to Saints and Misfits, Janna hopes her brother&’s wedding will be the perfect start to her own summer of love, but attractive new arrivals have her more confused than ever.Janna Yusuf is so excited for the weekend: her brother Muhammad&’s getting married, and she&’s reuniting with her mom, whom she&’s missed the whole summer. And Nuah&’s arriving for the weekend too. Sweet, constant Nuah. The last time she saw him, Janna wasn&’t ready to reciprocate his feelings for her. But things are different now. She&’s finished high school, ready for college…and ready for Nuah. It&’s time for Janna&’s (carefully planned) summer of love to begin—starting right at the wedding. But it wouldn&’t be a wedding if everything went according to plan. Muhammad&’s party choices aren&’t in line with his fiancée&’s taste at all, Janna&’s dad is acting strange, and her mom is spending more time with an old friend (and maybe love interest?) than Janna. And Nuah&’s treating her differently. Just when things couldn&’t get more complicated, two newcomers—the dreamy Haytham and brooding Layth—have Janna more confused than ever about what her misfit heart really wants. Janna&’s summer of love is turning out to be super crowded and painfully unpredictable.
Misguided Angel (The Blue Bloods #5)
by Melissa de la Cruz<P>After inheriting the dark Van Alen Legacy, Schuyler fled to Florence--with her forbidden love, Jack. Now the two of them must embark on the mission Schuyler was destined to complete: to find and protect the seven gates that guard earth from Lucifer, lord of the Silverbloods. <P>As the Blue Blood enclave weakens yet further, fate leads Schuyler closer to a terrifying crossroads--and a choice that will determine the destiny of all vampires.
Misguided Angel: Number 5 in series (Blue Bloods #5)
by Melissa de CruzThe glamorous Manhattan lives of the Blue Bloods have been threatened by the rise of the Silver Bloods. Schuyler seems to hold the key to their survival, but even she is struggling to concentrate on following her destiny. Life, and love in particular, just seem to keep getting in the way.
Misguided Honor (Unraveling The Past Ser. #Vol. 1)
by J. S. MarloFascinated by the Legend of the Cornwallis Ghost, Becca sneaks into a military base to see the ghost’s tombstone. When she finds and follows a secret tunnel to the Officers’ Mess, Becca meets a living and breathing Eve, the betrayed young woman who hanged herself and haunts Cornwallis. Trapped in the past with Eve in the days leading up to her tragic death, Becca becomes Rebecca, a woman devastated by a shattering loss and failing marriage. Can Becca unravel the past to give Rebecca and Eve a second chance, and escape with her heart and future intact?
Mishap Marriage
by Helen DicksonA sea captain’s marriage ploy leads to unexpected adventure with a Caribbean heiress in this sexy historical romance.Caribbean Islands, 1800. When Captain Zack Fitzgerald sails into the island of Santamaria, the arrival of his ship causes a stir among the inhabitants. For Shona McKenzie, whose father rules the island—and her life—with an iron fist, the ruggedly handsome captain offers an appealing ticket to freedom. But her sister-in-law’s scheming places them in a highly compromising situation.Although Zack is mesmerized by Shona, marriage would destroy his plans to obtain guardianship over his child, so he devises a plan to make sure the forced wedding stays a sham. But weeks later Shona shows up on his London doorstep, and Zack must learn to deal with a very unexpected, very defiant wife. . . .
Misinformation
by Keelan EllisEthan Daniels, host of a popular conservative cable news program, has never thought of his bisexuality as a problem, even though he has never acted on his attraction to men. Since his divorce, his desire has become more acute. When he meets Charlie Woods, his daughter's first grade teacher, they have an instant spark, but Ethan hesitates to act. His contract is up for renewal, there are already rumors swirling about him because of a brief encounter from his past, and the last thing his employers want is for one of their stars to come out publicly. Charlie avoids romantic entanglements because he prefers living on his own terms. He keeps love and sex completely separate, never seeing anyone more than a few times. Hooking up with a closeted celebrity like Ethan seems safe from emotional involvement, even if they have to keep their fledgling relationship secret. The last thing they expect is to fall in love, but their strong mutual attraction moves them both to make changes neither of them thought they wanted or needed.
Misión Morderska (Martina Harper #1)
by Ava CleytonEn ocasiones, la verdad aterroriza... Enriqueta Martí, la cruel asesina de principios del siglo XX más conocida como la «Vampira de Barcelona» regresa al mundo de los vivos convertida en Morderska, un espíritu maligno cuya misión es traspasar el gen de la maldad a una humana para evitar a toda costa que esta se enamore. La pobre afortunada es Elisa Pérez de Castro, una joven estudiante de Educación Infantil, que sufrirá la transformación convirtiéndose en una salvaje asesina. En la investigación aparece Martina Harper, criminóloga experta en sucesos violentos, quien tratará de descubrir la escalofriante verdad a la que se enfrenta.
Misleading Engagement
by Marjorie LewtyVery good friends...Getting a fledgling wedding video business off the ground just when people were buying their own camcorders was not easy, so Anne Grey was pleased to stand in for a friend recording an interview in Cornwall with crime writer Francis Gardiner. It was a shock to discover that the writer was really Mark Rayne, the man she had only recently crossed swords with at a wedding!As they continued to work together, Anne knew she was falling in love. Meeting Mark's young son, Matthew, was a delight. But Mark thought she was engaged to someone else, and Anne found it almost impossible to tell him the truth....